Traditional carpentry skills in the heart of Angus
The advent of modern machinery and changing building techniques has meant that traditional carpentry skills are becoming increasingly rare. There are however some carpentry and joinery firms who ensure their workforce are versed in both traditional skills and modern methods. Sturrocks Joinery, based near Forfar, has an enviable reputation for craftsmanship and carries out carpentry work throughout Angus, Dundee and right across Scotland.
A joinery and carpentry firm in the Forfar area for over 130 years
Founder Alexander Sturrock believed that "only the best will do" and this ethos has permeated through five generations to the present day. Formed in 1872, our Angus firm is still owned by the Sturrock family and holds traditional carpentry skills in high regard as well as demonstrating a mastery of the latest technology. This combination has seen our Forfar joinery appointed main contractors for several major restoration projects in Dundee in recent years.
- We have unrivalled experience of working with wood for more than 130 years and passing on the carpentry skills learned in that time.
- All kinds of projects are taken on, from intricate reproduction and restoration work to meeting high volume orders from commercial developers.
- Highly-skilled joiners and staff at our Angus factory uphold the methodical traditions of carpentry.
Old carpentry skills and individuality upheld at our Angus joinery plant
We regard challenging bespoke carpentry and joinery products as the jewel in our crown. Although our factory near Forfar is fitted out with the very latest technology geared towards mass production, no Sturrocks orders are the same. It is these bespoke products that see the carpentry skills of the vastly-experienced joiners come to the fore when creating intricate shapes and curves.
- All doors, windows and staircases are manufactured to order with no limitations on complexity or uniqueness.
- The apprenticeship intake is an essential part of overall staff training and development programme and allows us to pass on traditional carpentry skills.
- The continuing success of our Angus firm indicates that these carpentry and joinery skills still have a place in the modern economy.
Dundee restoration projects demonstrate our carpentry skills
Although based near Forfar, Sturrocks Joinery is much in demand for restoration projects across Scotland due to our adherence to traditional methods and skills. The Angus factory is capable of manufacturing in any style to reflect the design characteristics of the building, particularly important in restoration projects. The carpentry skills of a craftsperson really shine during restoration work, which requires meticulous attention to detail. Projects include:
- Refurbishing and replacing windows, doors and screens at the maginificent Baxter Park pavilion in Dundee.
- Replacing all existing sash and case windows with exact replicas on a Grade A listed façade extending over four storeys at High Street, Dundee.